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soil microbiome

Discover 2 articles exploring soil microbiome, from foundational concepts to advanced strategies and real-world applications.

Biodiversity & Natural CapitalExplainer

13 min read·Feb 27, 2026

Explainer: Microbiomes & soil health in ecosystems

Soil microbiomes contain up to 10 billion organisms per gram and drive 90% of soil nutrient cycling. This explainer covers how microbial communities underpin ecosystem productivity, carbon sequestration potential of 1.5–3.5 Gt CO₂/year, and practical frameworks for assessment and management.

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Biology & BiotechnologyExplainer

13 min read·Feb 27, 2026

Explainer: Microbiomes, soil health & ecosystems

A practical primer on how soil and environmental microbiomes drive ecosystem health, carbon cycling, and agricultural productivity. Healthy soil microbiomes contain 10,000–50,000 bacterial species per gram and can sequester 0.5–1.5 tonnes of CO₂ per hectare annually, while microbial inoculant markets are projected to reach $14B by 2028.

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